Scientists, starship designers, and record-breaking daredevils delighted a crowd of almost 1,300 attendees at this morning’s fascinating Innovation Forum. Speakers shared their unique experiences using technology to stretch their limits in an extreme environment—land, space, or the ocean. Their tales were deeply inspiring, and each speaker offered a valuable perspective on the future. Space Angelo Vermeulen, space researcher and Renaissance man, described his work designing environments for space colonization. He has had surprising success designing like a termite: no plan, built first, revise... READ MORE >

The Exhibit Hall If you missed any of the attractions, demos, or activities in the Exhibit Hall today, check out this 1-minute video. It’s a virtual sprint through the entire exhibit space.   Innovation Forum: The Future of How Products Are Made This morning, we reflected on trends in product manufacturing, from the growing complexity and interconnectedness of our products to the democratization of manufacturing. Functional prototyping is becomes faster and more accessible, and small companies are popping up to support new and changing needs. Designers can focus less on analyzing componen... READ MORE >

This morning at AU 2014, 800 attendees converged in the Event Center Complex to gain some fresh perspective on the future of product manufacturing. Across the board, the products we make are becoming more complex, multi-disciplinary, and interconnected—and our approach to design is shifting.  The democratization of Manufacturing A recurring theme this morning was the democratization of Manufacturing. For the first time in history a student can change the world as much as a multinational company. Renee DiResta, who invests in seed-stage technology startups, has seen the prices of functiona... READ MORE >

The Exhibit Hall is open If you’re here in Las Vegas, remember that we’re unveiling our fabulous Exhibit Hall tonight at 6:30! Get ready for bold and beautiful immersive exhibits, hands-on demos, and volunteer activities—across an expansive and updated physical space. Because it's such a great place to be, we'll be serving lunch here tomorrow. Opening Keynote Jeff Kowalski and Carl Bass got this party started with an inspirational keynote delivered to a packed house. Jeff walked the audience through the reality of the future of making things. Epic changes are afoot! Carl shared several recent ... READ MORE >

Whether you’re curious about A360, or are a current user, we have tons of activities in store. Here are just a few of the ways you can join in on the fun at AU: Free 1-year access to A360 Team Be sure to take advantage of our special offer. All AU attendees will receive a soccer ball USB as part of their registration package – plug it in to get your 1 year of free access to A360 Team! Megabot READ MORE >